Legal

UK Employment Tribunal Backlog Continues to Grow Longer

The latest update from ARAG for you; The backlog of employment tribunal cases is getting significantly worse, according to data released by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) last week. The data released on […]

News

Ireland: XS Direct Brokers Failed to Pay Bonus

The Workplace Relations Commission in Ireland has made an award against XS Direct Insurance Brokers, which has gone into administration. Employee Thomas Doyle made a complaint against insurance broker, reports the Irish Times, on November […]

Legal

ARAG Notes Implications of Irregular Hours Judgement

Interesting case summary from ARAG; A Supreme Court judgment with far-reaching implications for staff who work irregular hours was supported by legal expenses insurance. The decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel marks the end of an employment […]

HR & Employment

Police That Virtual Christmas Party Like Owen Jones

Companies need to consider new risks when hosting virtual Christmas parties, while being aware that normal employment hazards, such as harassment and bullying, can still happen online. The warning comes from legal protection and assistance […]